Vegan Chinese aubergine is a simple, naturally vegan dish that is easy to make and which makes for a very satisfying mid-week dinner. Naturally gluten-free. GET THE RECIPE Vegan Chinese aubergine submitted by Lazy Cat Kitchen

If you want to up your sushi game, try our sesame eggplant sushi. It tastes delicious and it’s a great way to use up your eggplants. Vegan & gluten-free. GET THE RECIPE Eggplant sushi submitted by Lazy Cat Kitchen

Sabih with spiced chickpeas is a gorgeous and easy to make street food that hails from Israel’s multicultural past. It’s vegan and can be gluten-free too. GET THE RECIPE Sabih with spiced chickpeas submitted by Lazy Cat Kitchen

This roast aubergine gets a rich balsamic flavour from the black garlic cooled down by a bed of Greek yoghurt. Serve with Israeli couscous. GET THE RECIPE Roast Aubergine with Black Garlic, Israeli Couscous and Yoghurt submitted by The Cook Report

South Indian style roasted smoky flavored eggplant in a spicy coconut paste with onions, cilantro and a dash of coconut oil. It goes great with rice and dal or any Indian flat bread like rotis, chapatis, puris etc. GET THE RECIPE Roasted Eggplant South Indian Style submitted by curryandvanilla

Vegan moussaka is just as tasty as the traditional one, but much healthier. It makes a satisfying meal and goes superbly well with a glass of red wine. GET THE RECIPE Vegan moussaka submitted by Lazy Cat Kitchen